How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Wisconsin?
$63,550a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Wisconsin. That is $30.55 an hour or $5,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.55
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,340Median: $63,550Highest 10%: $78,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $54,860 | $26.38 | |
| Median | $63,550 | $30.55 | |
| 75th | $72,610 | $34.91 | |
| 90th | $78,790 | $37.88 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,170 |
| Racine, WI | $74,880 |
| Madison, WI | $71,850 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $69,440 |
| Green Bay, WI | $67,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,980 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $66,450 |
| Duluth, MN | $65,640 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,820 |
| Kenosha, WI | $64,650 |
| Janesville, WI | $64,290 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $63,550 |
| La Crosse, WI | $61,660 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $60,140 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 12. Delaware | $64,940 |
| 13. New York | $63,990 |
| 14. Vermont | $63,640 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $63,550 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,310 |
| 17. Wyoming | $63,260 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $62,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.55 ($63,550 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $63,550 against $60,020 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $77,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.